"Mr Hickey had been elected by the IOC session with a view to representing the interests of the National Olympic Committees. This now vacant post will be filled by election during the forthcoming IOC session in Lima.

"In his resignation letter, Mr Hickey emphasises that he wants to protect the IOC and to ensure that the interests of the National Olympic Committees are represented on the executive board.

"He also reiterated his innocence in respect of all charges and confirmed that he hopes to exercise his functions as an IOC member in the future.

"Mr Hickey's self-suspension from all other IOC functions, which was confirmed by the IOC executive board in 2016, remains in place. However, the IOC reiterates that the presumption of innocence prevails."